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| − | After the severe task of parting on Sunday evening, we were recieved [sic] by the | + | After the severe task of parting on Sunday evening, we were recieved [sic] by the hospitable Guy's [sic] in a manner that must make us remember and love them as long as we live, to crown his kindness at Suppertime M:<sup>r</sup> Guy presented one with a draft from the Subscribers to the Monument for <sup>£</sup>46-<sup>S</sup>16- being <sup>£</sup>6 - <sup>S</sup>16- more than I expected, this additional gift was endeared by the friendly manner in which it was presented and the flattering testimonies of the subscribers, Chichester will ever be dear to me if I was a Sovereign I would grant it privileges, if I was a <u>ric</u>h Artist, I would Shew my gratitude in Some other way, I do not forget that this Spirit of taste and liberality \is derived/ from my E<u>artham</u> <u>Benefactor</u>; whose life I hope may be crowned with blessings according to his Activity in dispensing them to others: I delivered Your letter to M:<sup>r</sup> Rose as I did the parcel to the Rev:<sup>d</sup> R: Clarke: whom I found reading in a Two-pair of Stairs room, the whole appearance was decent and Age rendered his person venerable, I did |
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Aug:st 27: 1795
Buckingham Street
Dear Kind Friend
After the severe task of parting on Sunday evening, we were recieved [sic] by the hospitable Guy's [sic] in a manner that must make us remember and love them as long as we live, to crown his kindness at Suppertime M:r Guy presented one with a draft from the Subscribers to the Monument for £46-S16- being £6 - S16- more than I expected, this additional gift was endeared by the friendly manner in which it was presented and the flattering testimonies of the subscribers, Chichester will ever be dear to me if I was a Sovereign I would grant it privileges, if I was a rich Artist, I would Shew my gratitude in Some other way, I do not forget that this Spirit of taste and liberality \is derived/ from my Eartham Benefactor; whose life I hope may be crowned with blessings according to his Activity in dispensing them to others: I delivered Your letter to M:r Rose as I did the parcel to the Rev:d R: Clarke: whom I found reading in a Two-pair of Stairs room, the whole appearance was decent and Age rendered his person venerable, I did